Oil and Gas Drilling on Federal Land Headed for Faster Approvals, Zinke Says

InsideClimate News
By Georgina GustinJul 6, 2017, 7:50 pm200 pts
Environmental groups say the plan for swifter approvals and leases is a giveaway to Big Oil. By Georgina Gustin Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced plans Thursday to speed up the application process for oil and natural gas drilling on federal lands so permits are approved within 30 days—a move that drew…

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